Fire Suppression Aide III (Fire Department)

The Job

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!! (Download PDF reader) REGULAR FULL-TIME POSITIONS!
The San Bernardino County Fire District is recruiting for Fire Suppression Aides III who act as lead workers over Inmate and Professional Hand Crews, and may work as a Dozer Swamper. Aides and Crews perform a variety of tasks requiring arduous manual labor in the prevention, suppression, and control of vegetation fires, and provide support during fire suppression emergencies. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Task Book: Must complete Crew Boss Task Book within twelve months of hire date.
Background: A successful background check is required prior to assignment.
Physical Ability: The employees in this class are responsible for performing hazardous tasks under emergency conditions. The work in this class demands heavy physical labor for periods of varying duration under hazardous conditions and in all weather conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, hiking trails, working in steep, uneven terrain, working in confined areas, and working in smoke-filled limited visibility environments. This position requires the strength and physical abilities necessary to perform the duties of a fire fighter as specified by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Wildland Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards. Training includes successful completion of the NWCG Missoula Interagency Hotshot Physical Ability. Persons seeking appointment to this class must meet the safety health and physical condition standards.
Positions: A) Some positions will work directly with Inmate Hand Crews. B) Applicants must be willing to work anywhere within San Bernardino County. C) New employees must adhere to the provisions of the County Fire and Special Districts Dress Code, which prohibits all visible tattoos.

Minimum Requirements

Must possess both Experience and Certifications:

Experience:

Option A: Candidates must possess six (6) months experience as a Fire Suppression Aide for San Bernardino County Fire District within the last three (3) years.

Option B: Candidates must possess six (6) months experience with another wildland firefighting agency within the last two (2) years.

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Certifications: Candidates must possess all of the following certifications:

• NWCG or CICCS Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
• S-212 Wildland Chain Saws

NOTE: A copy of the required certifications, or a copy of the CA Incident Command Certification System Qualification Card (CICCS Red Card), verifying completion of training courses, MUST be attached to the application. If you have recently completed the courses and are awaiting certificates, you may substitute a recent letter from the training agency indicating the specific training courses & dates of completion.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates with possession of the following certifications are highly desired:

• NWCG or CICCS Crew Boss, Single Resource (CRWB) Qualified
• Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT 5)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT 4)
• I-300 Intermediate ICS
• S-234 Ignition Operations
• Intermediate Faller Type 2 (FAL 2)

Be sure to submit a copy of all your certifications, if not included on your Red Card.

Selection Process

Physical Agility will be scheduled the first full week of December 7, 2021. The Physical Agility will consist of:

1.5 mile run in under 10:35 minutes

Max Push-Ups and Max Sit-Ups - one minute each

and Max Pull-Ups - minimum of 7-12

Selection interviews will be scheduled the first full week of December 7, 2021.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

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Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

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